Events Assistant

Sandy City; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy City seeks an events assistant to help plan and execute community events under the Events Manager. You will support coordination, scheduling, and communications with city departments and the public.

Requires a high school diploma, Utah driver’s license, and strong verbal/written English skills. Prior event or hospitality experience is preferred; this is a benefitted regular position in Parks & Recreation.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Experience in event management, hospitality, marketing, or communications preferred.
• Must possess a valid Utah drivercs license.
• Strong English communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of Sandy City's community events.
• Support project coordination and scheduling for events.
• Communicate effectively with departments and the public.
• Maintain event records and assist with material preparation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public relations

Event coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Events Manager, assist with various projects relating to planning and execution of Sandy City's community events. See full job description

Closing date

Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on November 13, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.

Starting salary

$19.23-$24.04/hourly

Status

Regular (benefitted)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Minimum requirements

Requires a high school diploma. Prefer individuals with experience in event management, hospitality, marketing, communications, or a related field. Must possess a valid Utah driver's license. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations programs, technical writing and analysis, correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, and arithmetic is required. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with employees and the public; relate well with a variety of persons under varying circumstances; be able to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules. Requires the regular use of a personal computer, printer, vehicle, and telephone system.

Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

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